I’m SarahBelle Selig, a book editor and coach with an MFA in Creative Writing and 7+ years in indie publishing. I work closely with authors to refine their manuscripts for querying or self-publication.
"Editing, for me, is a huge responsibility. As I coach an author through revisions, my job is to honor their unique voice while distilling their story to its most elevated form.”
Over seven years in indie publishing, I’ve worked in every part of the publication process—including acquisitions, editing, and publicity. Now, I use that diverse expertise to help authors achieve their publishing goals.
I’m also a writer, with an MFA in Creative Writing, a novel WIP, and several published stories. I understand the lifeblood that goes into creative work, and I believe every author deserves that same degree of care from their editor.
Developmental Editing
Comprehensive assessment of structure, pacing, worldbuilding, and character arcs.
Copyediting
Line-level clarity and style refinement.
Proofreading
Final polish for typos, grammatical errors, and formatting.
Book Coaching
Consistent support as you write, revise, and prepare for publication or agent queries.
“SarahBelle is an absolute star! I have just gone through her line editing of my book, which has cut out a lot of fat and made the story flow much better than I could manage to do. Her attention to detail is superb, and she also edits with the clear eye of the potential reader in mind. She has undoubtedly improved my manuscript beyond measure.”
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I work one-on-one with writers at all stages—whether you’re finishing a final draft or just starting to shape your book. Tell me what kind of support you’re looking for.